====================================================== Mpact Mediaware for 3DVD Readme File February 1998 DU-10479-004 ====================================================== (c) Copyright Chromatic Research, Inc., 1998 This document provides late breaking or other information that clarifies use of the Chromatic Research Mpact Mediaware for 3DVD. ------------------------ How to Use This Document ------------------------ In this document, the following convention is used to describe selecting items from menus: 'menu name> menu item'. The symbol (>) indicates a submenu. For example: To instruct you to choose the 'File' menu, and then select the 'Open' command, the instruction is: 'Choose File menu> Open.' To view the Readme file on-screen, open it with Microsoft(R) Word, WordPad, or Notepad. To print the Readme file, open it in a word processor, and then choose 'File menu> Print'. -------- CONTENTS -------- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS SET UP SOFTWARE - To install Mpact Mediaware for 3DVD THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS (applies only to solutions which include DVD-ROM player) - Software Dynamics' Entertainment Center GETTING STARTED DVD REGION INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING - To set display to VGA - To Uninstall Mpact Mediaware - To use your Mpact card in another computer - To contact technical support COPYRIGHT -------------------- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -------------------- - Mpact 2 3DVD board - Pentium class personal computer 166 MHz - Microsoft Windows 95(TM) OEM Service Release 2 (Have your Windows CD available in case you need it to install missing Windows components.) - Monitor with "Designed for Microsoft Windows 95" logo - 16 MB RAM - 67 MB hard disk space, plus 7 MB additional temporary disk space available during installation - DVD-ROM drive with DMA enabled --------------------- SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS --------------------- This required software is included on the Mpact Mediaware CD and can be installed as described below. - Mpact Mediaware for 3DVD - Microsoft DirectX(TM) 5.0 This Windows software assists multimedia performance and is required for Mpact mediaware for 3DVD. --------------- SET UP SOFTWARE --------------- >>>TO INSTALL MPACT MEDIAWARE FOR 3DVD: 1 Run the Mpact setup program on the Mpact mediaware CD-ROM. >>>To run the setup program 1 On the Windows 95 toolbar, click 'Start' button, select 'Run'. 2 Type 'd:\setup', where d: is your CDROM drive. Click OK. 2 When the 'Welcome' dialog box appears, click 'Next' to proceed. To exit without installing click 'Cancel'. 3 When the 'Software License Agreement' dialog box appears, read the License agreement, and then click 'Yes'. (If you do not agree, click 'No'. Mediaware can not be installed unless you agree.) 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. 5 If your system includes a DVD-ROM player, during the installation process you must designate the preferred region for your DVD player. The DVD industry allows DVD publishers to restrict media to certain parts of the world. A DVD disk from one region, such as Region 1 (United States, Canada, and part of the Caribbean) may not play on a DVD drive designed for Region 2 (Japan, parts of Europe and the Middle East, and some of Africa) or Region 3 (Korea, Malaysia, Burma, Indonesia, Philippines, and Southeast Asia). There are six regions worldwide. Select the region for your DVD player. You can change the DVD region nine times. For additional information on changing the DVD region, see 'DVD Region Information'. 6 During the installation, the 'Select Components' dialog box appears. This allows you to install all or some of the software components in this release. Normally, all of the boxes are checked. The number to the right of each component indicates the amount of hard drive space required. If you do not want a particular component installed, click the corresponding box to remove the check mark. The components in this release are: 'Mpact Mediaware for 3DVD': This is the special mediaware that implements various multimedia functions on the Mpact media processor and the host system. 'Software Dynamics' Entertainment Center': This application turns your computer into a central entertainment station for listening to audio CDs and for viewing videos, Video CDs and DVDs. (This application is included only with Mpact solutions with DVD-ROM players.) 'Microsoft DirectX 5.0': This software is supplied by Microsoft to improve multimedia performance. In many cases, an older version of this software will already be installed. Version 5.0 is required, so be certain to install it if you are running an earlier version. 'Mpact Multimedia Tour': This is a short tutorial program that introduces and demonstrates the Mpact multimedia features. NOTE: Mpact Mediaware for 3DVD must be installed in order to use Mpact 3DVD. If this is the first installation of mediaware be certain to check the 'Mpact Mediaware' box. 7 Click 'Next' when you are ready to begin installation. The installation program copies the appropriate software components to your system, as indicated by several 'Copying Files' boxes. 8 When installation completes, the 'Setup Complete' dialog box appears. Click 'Finish' to restart your computer. After restart, a series of 'New Hardware Found' dialog boxes appear. Click 'Yes' to allow your computer to restart once again. You may be required to restart the computer two more times as Windows 95 identifies new hardware found. Mpact 3DVD solution is now installed. ------------------------ THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS ------------------------ (This section applies only to Mpact solutions which include a DVD-ROM player.) Software Dynamics Entertainment Center Entertainment Center turns your computer into an entertainment center for listening to audio CDs and for viewing videos, Video CDs and DVDs. For assistance in using the Entertainment Center click the '?' icon in the upper right corner of the Entertainment Center window to open the Entertainment Center Help File. If Entertainment Center is not open choose 'Start> Programs> Chromatic Research Mpact> Software Dynamics Entertainment Center> Entertainment Center Help'. --------------- GETTING STARTED --------------- To locate information about the Mpact media processor, and to set some options, open the 'Mpact Mediaware Properties' dialog by clicking 'Start> Control Panel'. Double-click the 'Mpact icon'. For more information on each page of the 'Mpact Mediaware Properties' dialog, click either 'Help' or the '?' (question mark) icon in the upper-right corner of the window, and then click an item to see more information about that item. ---------------------- DVD Region Information ---------------------- (This section only applies to systems that include a DVD-ROM player.) The DVD industry allows DVD publishers to restrict media to certain parts of the world. A DVD disk from one region, such as Region 1 (United States, Canada, and part of the Caribbean) may not play on a DVD drive designed for Region 2 (Japan, parts of Europe and the Middle East, and some of Africa) or Region 3 (Korea, Malaysia, Burma, Indonesia, Philippines, and Southeast Asia). There are six regions worldwide. >>>To verify which region your DVD has been designed for: 1 On the Windows 95 task bar, click 'Start> Setting> Control Panel'. The 'Windows Control Panel' window opens. 2 Double-click the 'Mpact Control Panel', and select the 'General' tab. If you attempt to play a DVD from a different region, an error message similar to the one below is displayed. >>>This disc cannot be played because the regional encoding is not compatible with this system.<<< >>>To change the DVD region assigned to your DVD player: Completely reinstall mediaware, selecting the preferred DVD region. You will be allowed to change the region nine times only. --------------- TROUBLESHOOTING --------------- Chromatic Research has tested the Mpact 2 3DVD card thoroughly to ensure that it performs as expected. If you experience a problem with Mpact 2 3DVD card, review the installation process and check the following details: - Make sure that the card is properly seated in the PCI slot. - Make sure that mediaware is correctly installed. If you think the problem may be the installation of mediaware: 1 Set the display to VGA. See 'Set the display to standard VGA'. 2 Uninstall mediaware. See 'To uninstall Mpact Mediaware. Carefully follow the instructions in 'To install Mpact Mediaware'. >>>To set the display to standard VGA. 1 From the Windows task bar, choose 'Start> Settings> Control Panel'. 2 In the Control Panel, double-click the 'Display' icon. 3 Click the 'Settings' tab. 4 Click the 'Advanced Properties' button. 5 Click the 'Change' button. 6 Select the 'Show All Devices' radio button. 7 Scroll up the list of manufacturers to select 'Standard Display Types (VGA)'. 8 Click 'OK'. Windows 95 may request that you reboot the PC for these changes to take effect. Reboot if requested. Your Mpact DVD solution includes Mpact Mediaware, which controls the Mpact 3DVD board. The enclosed CD includes the current version of mediaware. The mediaware should already be installed, but the instructions are included in case you ever need to replace the mediaware. >>>TO UNINSTALL MPACT MEDIAWARE 1 On the Windows 95 task bar, click 'Start> Settings> Control Panel'. 2 In the 'Control Panel', double-click the 'Add/Remove Programs' button. 3 Click 'Install/Uninstall' and select 'Mpact 2 3DVD Version 1.0' 4 Click 'Add/Remove', and then click 'Automatic'. 5 When the 'Add/Remove Programs Properties' dialog box appears, click 'OK'. 6 On the Windows 95 task bar, click 'Start' to restart the computer. 7 Select 'Shut Down'. Then select 'Restart the computer?' and click 'Yes'. >>> To use your Mpact card in another computer: Should you ever decide to transfer your Mpact multimedia card to another computer, simply remove it and install it in the new computer. Install the mediaware from your original Mpact Mediaware CD. >>>To contact Technical Support If the problem persists please contact your Mpact solution vendor. The following information will help technical support representatives assist you in solving the problem. Please include this information in your description of the problem. - List your name and how to contact you including telephone, fax and email. - Identify the Mpact product you purchased (Mpact 2 3DVD). - Describe your system including motherboard, RAM, speed, and monitor type. - If there is anything unusual about your system, list that so the technician has sufficient information to assist you with the problem. - Describe the problem and the steps you perform to generate the problem. - Include the resolution and color depth at the time of the problem. - Include any error message you receive. - List the steps required to recreate the problem. Technical support representatives will evaluate your problem and respond to you as quickly as possible. --------- COPYRIGHT --------- Chromatic Research is a registered trademark of Chromatic Research, Inc. The Chromatic Research logo, Mpact, and the Mpact logo are trademarks or registered tradmarks of Chromatic Research, Inc. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. SRS, SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, and the SRS symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs. Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. All other brand names, product names, and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This publication is protected by copyright, and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Chromatic Research. The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Chromatic Research assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. In no event will Chromatic Research be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The material contained herein is for informational purposes only. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. (c) 1992-1998 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. 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